Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Reunions
Mr and Mrs Ralph Wolfe of Davenport visited Miss Florence and Miss Lucy Kelley aunts of Mrs Wolfe. Stanley Thompson and wife returned from a Labor Day trip to Big Stone Lake meeting Dr and Mrs George Lachen and twins Robert and Rosemary of Sioux Falls. Jo Hill of Washington Iowa City underwent eye surgery at Mercy Hospital and received visitors. Goodlander and son John returned from Lake Darling camping trip. Frank Winn and Mrs Winn visited Davenport and Washington homes. May Quinn sold her Iowa City rental and moved to Washington with her son James Quinn family. Georgia Coffman celebrated a birthday with family at the County Home. Sharon Kauffman will return to Oak Park nursing school. Nikki Herkovich visited. L A Meridith to mark 57th anniversary on Sept 5. Leo C Stone returned from Wisconsin Minnesota trip visiting Don Stone family in Winona. Ira Yocum of Albert Lee is visiting Jo Hill during illness. Larry Barnes of Chicago spent Labor Day with parents. Sigafoose reunion held at Sunset Park with officers elected and next reunion planned for Sept 1964. attendees from Washington Fairfield Cedar Rapids and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Thompson
Big Stone Lake
South Dakota
George Lachen
Robert and
Rosemary
Sioux Falls
S.D
May Quinn
Iowa City
Welsh Song Festival At Detroit Draws Local Residents
Local residents Della Humphreys Sarah Davis Robert Roberts John Hughes and Hugh Jones attended the National Welsh Song Festival in Detroit Michigan last week. Events included a welcome tea a Travel in Wales movie a Detroit River cruise Welsh Noson Lawen singing services at Fort Street Presbyterian Church and Ford Auditorium sessions over Sunday with devotional morning service and afternoon and evening song services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Humphreys
Sarah Davis
Robert Roberts
John R. Hughes
Hugh Jones
Detroit
Mich
Fort Street Presbyterian Church
Ford Auditorium
Crone Earns Junior Membership in Angus Association
Dennis Crone, 15, of Washington, has been granted a junior membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph, Missouri, according to secretary Frank Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crone
Dennis Crone
Washington
American Angus Association
St. Joseph, Mo
Frank Richards
Evening Journal News Briefs From Washington Iowa
Washington Iowa brief items dated September 4 1963 cover local happenings and notices published in the 2 Evening Journal edition. pieces include community updates and quick notices reflecting daily civic life in Des Moines county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
Reception Planned For Marvin Lowry and Spouse
Mr and Mrs Werner Lowry will host a reception for their newly married son and daughter in law Marvin Lowry at First Baptist Church on Sunday September 8. Relatives and friends are invited to call between 2 and 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werner Lowry
Marvin Lowry
First Baptist Church
Klopfensteins Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Kermit Klopfenstein of Washington observed their 25th anniversary with a dinner at Captain's Table. Attending were Mr and Mrs Glen Payne of Winfield, Mr and Mrs Robert Payne of Lockridge, Mr and Mrs Milford McCreedy of Ainsworth, Mr and Mrs Bernard Payne, Mr and Mrs Glen Klopfenstein, Mr and Mrs Dennis Klopfenstein. Kent Klopfenstein and wife in Denver called to wish them joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Klopfenstein
Washington
Glen Payne
Winfield
Robert Payne
Lockridge
Milford McCreedy
Ainsworth
Bernard Payne
Glen Klopfenstein
Dennis Klopfenstein
Kent Klopfenstein
Kent Klopfensteins
Denver
Colo
First Meeting Friday For Marion Ave UPW
The Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Woman’s group schedules its first meeting Friday at 2 p.m. in the lounge of the United Presbyterian Home. Members will wear informal at home dresses and enjoy a gingham tea. A surprise snack and guest speaker are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Avenue
United Presbyterian
United Presbyterian Home
Farm Bureau Women Plan October Tour
The Farm Bureau Women announce a two day bus trip to Northeast Iowa on October 7 and 8. Stops include Old French Village Little Switzerland Clock Museum Dvorak Memorial and other sites as time allows. Contacts are Mrs. George Dare Crawfor ds ville Mrs. John Witthoft Washington and Mrs. Orville Griggs Keota or the Farm Bureau office in Washington by Sept. 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Old French Village
Little Switzerland
Clock Museum
First Presbyterian UPW Meeting Friday
The First Presbyterian United Presbyterian Women will hold their first general meeting of the year Friday with a dessert luncheon at 1 p.m. Burrell Smith of Oskaloosa will be the guest speaker on the theme Our Christian Responsibility Toward Youth in Our Society. A nursery will be provided for young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian United Presbyterian
Burrell Smith
Oskaloosa
Social Calendar Notices for Upcoming Week
Notices due by 10 a m for first publication and printed three days ahead. Wednesday events include Ainsworth CBS at 8 p m and West Chester Pythian Sisters Style Show at 7 30 p m. Thursday lists COC Class with Mrs H A Dusenbery and multiple club meetings. Friday features UPW tea and various social gatherings at churches, lodges, and halls with potlucks and guest speakers. Public invited to Rainbow Girls Installation and other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth Cbs
Masonic Temple
West Chester Pythian Sisters
West Chester High School
West Chester
H.A. Dusenbery
Friendly Circle
Elwood Kleese
HEO
Floyd Olds
Keith Horn
Legion Hall
Dean Hartzell
Shiloh Sunshine Sisters
Galen Widmer
Rainbow Girls
Delta Alpha S.S
Methodist Church
Riday
Club Activities Afternoon Literature Meets After Vacation
The Fortnightly Club Afternoon Literature department held a 1 pm luncheon at Captain's Table led by Mrs. A W Hinderman. Mrs. Ralph Kleese reviewed The Travels of Jamie McPheeters by Robert Booth Taylor and a TV program based on the book will begin Sept 15. The group will meet 2 to 4 pm on the first Monday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Hinderman
Ralph Kleese
Robert Booth Taylor
Jaimie McPheeters
E.E. Stutsman
Odd Fellows meeting honors Iowa leader with pin
Wayne Brock presided as noble grand at the Odd Fellows lodge Tuesday night Vernon Witting, past Iowa grand master, presented John Johnson with a three link pin Refreshments followed the gathering Funeral services for Mrs Merritt E Booth were held Tuesday morning at the Jones Funeral Home Rev Charles Hawkins and Rev W R Yard officiated Burial was in Elm Grove Cemetery with pallbearers Clifford Reeves Clarence Jarrard Reed Moore Lloyd Conger Clayton Bear and Earl Booth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Brock
Noble Grand
Odd Fellows Lodge
Vernon Witting
Iowa
John Johnson
Local man struggles with daily duties after Labor Day incident
A local man spent Labor Day afternoon throwing a football with his athletic junior high son. The scene reflects a quiet weekend activity amid autumn decor and indoor floral displays from fall bouquets.
Bride of Ronald Burroughs Weds Arlene Winn in Milton
Arlene Kaye Winn daughter of Mr and Mrs Forrest Winn Milton Iowa married Ronald W Burroughs son of Mr and Mrs Myron Burroughs Washington at Grace Methodist Church Milton The double ring ceremony featured a peau de soie gown Chantilly lace and a silk illusion veil with a white rose orange blossom centerpiece. Attendants included Maxine Morgan Patricia Burroughs and Mrs Joe Winn Best man Larry Burroughs with ushers and a flower girl Dondra Rice and ring bearer Marty Rice. Two hundred guests attended a WSCS hosted reception followed by a Florida honeymoon and plans to live in Milan Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Kaye Winn
Forrest Winn
Milton
Ronald W. Burroughs
Milan
Myron Burroughs
Washington
Grace Methodist Church
Ess
Maxine Morgan
Kansas City
Kan
Patricia Burroughs
Joe Winn
Omaha
Neb
Dondra Rice
Larry Burroughs
Marty Rice
Paul Wells
Ramona Welburn
WSCS
Doris Hudson
Larry Creath
Richard Buxton
Florida
Ill
Brighton
Lone Tree
Davenport
Oskaloosa
Chicago
Rock Island
Moline
Speeding Fined for Washington Man Elmer Fabian
Elmer Louis Fabian of Washington was fined 7.50 dollars and costs for speeding after appearing before Justice Glenn B. Holden on Tuesday September 3. Funeral services were held for Lyle D. Luckey of Riverside, Clinton E. Stewart of Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church, with pallbearers named and burial at Elm Grove Cemetery managed by Jones Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Louis Fabian
Washington
Justice of the Peace
Glenn B. Holden
Back to School Theme Opens Y Wives Luncheon Season
The Y Wives held their season opening luncheon in the Y community room Tuesday at 1 30 p m with Mrs Herb Osincup giving the invocation. Guest speaker Mrs Dwight Bode discussed Jack and Jill Nursery School and introduced pupils who dramatized favorite stories. Thirty four members attended, planning outdoor mini golf for next week and indoor crafts for those staying inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Wives
Herb Osincup
Dwight Bode
Jack and Jill Nursery
On The Record Hospital Admits And Dismissals
Admitted today Nancy Lee Bower Washington medical. Also Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart West Chester a daughter. Mr and Mrs Keith Westfall Mr Pleasant a son. Dismissed today David Eugene Hessen flow Washington Mrs John Rittenhouse Washington Mrs Richard Brock Washington Mrs Rich ley Hamilton and daughter Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lee Bower
Washington
Richard Stewart
West Chester
Keith Westfall
Pleasant
David Eugene Hessenflow
John Rittenhouse
Richard Brock
Richley Hamilton
Columbus Junction
Evening Journal Washington Iowa Publication Details
The Evening Journal Washington Iowa lists editor David Elder and business manager, with William Shannon as vice president and advertising director. News editor Charles Morris, Contributing Editor Bruce Cowden, and Production Superintendent Howard Hazen are named. issued afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4. entered as second class matter under March 3 1879. Regional press associations and audit bureaus are noted. rural subscription rates show 3 months 2.40, 6 months 4.75, 1 year 9.00. carrier rates in Washington listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bruce Cowden
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass’n
Audit Bureau of
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Ralph Wolfe
Florence
Lucy Kelley
Wolfe
Jo Hill
North Fifth Ave
Mercy Hospital
Max Goodlander
John
Lake Darling
Frank Winn
Albert Dusek
L.A. Meridith
Georgia Coffman
Bertha Statler
Carl Parcell
Dale Lance
Peter Bell
Lance
Nancy
Sharon Kauffman
Wilmer Kauffmans
Oak Park
Nikki Herkovich
Peru
Leo C. Stone
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Don
Don Stone
Steve
Craig
Winona
Minne
Ira Yocum
Albert Lea, Minn
Larry Barnes
Mrs
Raymond Miller
Sigafoose
Sunset Park
Bruce Simmons
Lynn Bush
Lawrence Whisler
Don Gardner
Verne Escher
Pam
Elwyn Gardner
Jay
Jay Simmons
Fairfield
Ronald Escher
Pamela
Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Wales
Detroit River
Canada
Michigan
Marvin Lowrys
Klopfensteins
Marion Ave
Farm Bureau Women Plan
First Presbyterian
UPW
Schoonover Drug
Anna Dawson
Miss Dawson
McKesson
VFW
CFW
Rebekah Lodge
Ioof
First Presbyterian Upw
Linda Chorpening
Claudia Tinnes
Barb Strum
Charity
Mary Carson
Hope
Peggy Long
Faith
Diane Perdock
Ywca Council
W. W. Nolin
John Phleger
Ralph Marshall
Robert Reed
Walter Jungbluth
Carolyn van Houweling
Wolf's Flower Shop
Ronald Burroughs
Whrries
Dale Janecek
Dick Johnson
Ronald Brinning
Trowbridge
Keith Williams Jr
Earl Rae
Phil Wikoff
Dan Allen
John Sproule
Jerry Tyre
Sherman-Eden
Olympia
Ayi
Odent
Dolph
Walgreen A. P.C
Seeetitiee
Arroway
Lydia
Frin
Ngton
Bear
Brown Motors
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